Selected Issues Papers

Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Strategies: The Gambia

Author/Editor:

Xuehui Han ; Koralai Kirabaeva

Publication Date:

February 15, 2024

Electronic Access:

Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file

Summary:

This paper analyzes The Gambia's vulnerability to climate change, highlighting risks like flooding, droughts, and coastal erosion, which threaten food security and key industries. It details The Gambia's climate strategies, including the National Climate Change Policy, 2050 Climate Vision, and Long-Term Climate-Neutral Development Strategy, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. Despite its minimal global emissions contribution, The Gambia's focus on renewable energy expansion offers dual benefits for energy security and development. The paper underscores the need for improved land management, crop diversification, and irrigation to boost adaptive capacity and resilience, ensuring food security amidst climate challenges.

Series:

Selected Issues Paper No. 2024/005

Subject:

Climate change Climate finance Environment International organization Monetary policy Natural disasters

Frequency:

Regular